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The synthesis of meditation and modern neuroscience has sparked a revolution more than ever, we can use specific practices to create positive, lasting changes in our brains. Lisa Wimberger experienced the power of neuroplasticity firsthand. When conventional medicine offered no answers for her deadly seizures, she created her own regimen of meditat

What does it mean to "meditate with the body"? Until you answer this question, explains Reggie Ray, meditation may be no more than a mental gymnastic something you can practice for years without fruitful results. In Touching Enlightenment, the esteemed author of five books about Buddhist history and practice guides you back to the original practice

"Previously published as Qigong master: my life and secret teachings"--Title page verso.

Originally published c2011.--T.p. verso.

Mindful strategies for welcoming vets back home.

Your bucket list. Quarterly objectives. Strategic plans. Big dreams. Goals. Lots of goals and plans to achieve those goals no matter what. Except You're not chasing the goal itself, you're actually chasing the feeling that you hope achieving that goal will give you.Which means we have the procedures of achievement upside down. We go after t

What if there were a single skill that could directly and radically improve your relationships and your emotional life? Empathy, teaches Karla McLaren, is that skill. With The Art of Empathy, she teaches us how to perceive and feel the experiences of others with clarity and authenticity-to connect with them more deeply and effectively.Informed by current insights from neuroscience, social psychology, and healing traditions, this book explores: Why empathy is not a mystical phenomenon but a natural, innate ability that we can strengthen and develop. How to identify and regulate our emotions and boundaries. The process of shifting into the perspective of others. How to provide support in a sensitive and healthy way. Insights for navigating our hyper-connected social landscape. Targeted chapters for improving family, workplace, and intimate relationships. Ways to expand our empathy to our community, global levels of society, and the natural worldEmpathy, reflects Karla McLaren, is the skill that builds bridges- a skill that not only creates connection, but that helps us to be more effective in all areas of our lives.

When a small village was plagued by a wild wolf, it is told that a humble friar named Francis came and met the predator with nothing but his gentle words-and turned the wolf from a menace to a welcome citizen. This graceful man, who spoke to each part of Creation as a sister or brother, has become one of the most beloved of all saints.In both joy and adversity, Saint Francis served as a bold example of how to live completely and authentically as a follower of Christ. From his survival as a prisoner of war to the series of awakenings that helped him to reform the Catholic Church, Francis drew his strength from his miraculous, loving union with the natural world. Saint Francis of Assisi is an essential devotional reader for building your personal connection to the spirit of this modest Italian sage. Through stories, prayers, and his own writings, you are invited to share in Francis's nourishing devotion to God, and in his profound compassion toward all living things.

Previously published as: Saint Teresa of Avila / edited by Mirabai Starr. Published 2007.

Guided practices to awaken the power of creation and transformation through the goddesses of the yoga tradition.

Insights and guided practices for finding a place of healing and peace even in the most difficult circumstances.

The American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun presents her first book that explores in-depth what she considers the essentials for an evolving practice that helps people live in a wholehearted way. Meditation, Chodron explains, gives people a golden key to address this yearning.

The first book on a breakthrough method of brain-based therapy thatcan help us address issues at their neurological source-and greatlyaccelerate our ability to heal.

Two lifesaving books in one! Revolutionary tools and insights for mothers-turn the book over for powerful teachings for teen daughters.

Science is beginning to prove what ancient cultures fully embraced: your voice can become one of the most powerful agents of transformation in every facet of your life. Free Your Voice offers you the liberating insights and personal instruction of music healing legend Silvia Nakkach, whose four-decade immersion in the voice as a creative force makes her a uniquely qualified educator. With co-author Valerie Carpenter, Silvia shows how to reclaim the healing potential of your voice (regardless of training or experience) through more than 100 enjoyable exercises that are steeped in spiritual tradition and classical vocal technique and backed by the latest science.Free Your Voice invites us to "savor a banquet of our own divine sounds" as we practice breathwork, chant, and other yogic techniques for emotional release, opening to insight, and much more. Supplemented by 32 downloadable digital audio tracks offering Silvia's guidance through many of the exercises, here is a definitive resource for implementing the voice as an instrument of healing and fulfillment, exploring:How to develop a practice of breath and voice, performed with consistency and imagination, where sound designs its own landscapes through the expressive power of the voice. A series of sonorous yogic practices that involve subtle movements and the sustained focus of the mind in sound. A gentle path for developing a voice that is fully embodied, uniquely expressive, and played like a fine musical instrument. Invocatory words and ancient seed sounds that deliver explicit spiritual information for expansion of consciousness and well-being. A beginning repertory of mantras and chants from many cultures that you can build on and share as you deepen your practice. Techniques for vocal improvisation to engage your singing imagination and enrich your musical offerings. How to foster confidence and kindness toward yourself as a vulnerable chanteur of the universal song. How to cultivate singing as a spiritual practice for yourself and to serve a larger community"With regular practice," writes Silvia, "vocalizing, singing, and chanting become an ordinary miracle that effortlessly leads you to a sense of self-confidence, compassion, and Love Supreme." Free Your Voice is your guide to discovering, opening, and revealing the full potential of your own voice.

Why are we able to recognize melodies in our first days of life? Why does making music actually switch off the genes that signal stress? It is because music is part of who we are at the deepest level and we don't need any special talent or training to harness its power to enhance our lives. With "Music Medicine," music therapist Christine Stevens p

Even doctors and the most sophisticated tests can't always find the source of a health issue, but there is one authority that always knows-your own body. "We intuitively perceive what we need for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing," teaches Marie Manuchehri. "The biggest challenge for most of us is learning to trust our inner guidance." Wit

To help readers explore and embody the full potential of yoga, Sanskrit expert and teacher Bachman offers an indispensable guide for applying the wisdom of Patajali's "Yoga Sutras" to out modern lives.

Just as our physical body is protected by our skin, our psyche and spirit have energetic boundaries that keep out harmful influences. These boundaries, invisible to the naked eye, are more than just defenses according to Cyndi Dale, these spiritual borders are our soul s way of communicating to the universe what we do and don t want to experience i

"This is a superb book! Your hands can be powerful tools for healing. While our ancestors knew this well, we have forgotten. Healing Touch is a wonderful guide for re-embracing your natural healing abilities. It shows you how to use your hands to bolster the energies that are at the foundation of health."-Donna Eden, coauthor of Energy Medicine and Energy Medicine for Women"Healing Touch is an essential piece of health education that we've always needed, and it includes skills we need today more than ever. Dr. Hover-Kramer is the perfect expert to teach these methods." -Dr. David Gruder, integrative psychologist and author of The New IQ"In this book, Dorothea opens the door to many interested people who would like to learn to use their hands and hearts to facilitate healing in themselves or others. Healing Touch is enjoyable and comprehensive in its presentation, and it provides a wealth of material to guide the reader in some of the basic practices of Healing Touch."-Cynthia Hutchison DNSc, RN, MSN, HTCP/I, Director, Healing Touch ProgramHealing Touch is one of the most accepted and widespread energy-healing modalities in the world. With more than a hundred hospitals in the US and Canada using energy medicine as part of their regular care, the number of people who have learned Healing Touch has surpassed 100,000, and several thousand have become certified practitioners. This practical guidebook is the first to give instruction in some of the foundational and easily learned methods in an introductory format. Presented by founding elder Dr. Dorothea Hover-Kramer, Healing Touch takes readers through 18 fundamental exercises for applying this scientifically validated energy medicine for yourself and others.Starting with the theory and research behind it, Dr. Hover-Kramer proceeds to "give us a taste of HT compassion in action," through case studies and practices that address such key arenas as emergencies, family relationships, self-care, life transitions great and small, and perhaps most importantly, the alleviation of physical discomfort and anxiety. Learn the preliminary yet critical steps of Centering and Grounding, Magnetic Passes to restore balance to the human vibrational matrix, Laser and Ultrasound for acute pain relief, special interventions for trauma release, and much more.

A shaman can serve as a healer, storyteller, and a keeper of wisdom-but most of all, teaches Sandra Ingerman, "Shamans radiate a light that uplifts everybody. In our culture, we tend to focus on methods and forget that the greatest way we can offer healing to the world is to become a vessel of love." With Walking in Light, this renowned teacher offers a complete guide for living in a shamanic way-empowered by purpose, focus, and a deep connection to the spiritual dimensions. "Shamanism remains so relevant because it continues to evolve to meet the needs of the times and culture," teaches Sandra. Here you are invited to participate in the modern evolution of this ancient and powerful form of spirituality, featuring: . Foundational practices-lucid instruction on the shamanic journey, ceremonies, and other techniques for accessing the hidden realms of spirit . Compassionate spirits, allies, and ancestors-how to contact and build a relationship with your power animals and spiritual helpers . Healing from a shamanic perspective-practices that can integrate with and enhance any healing modality . Guidance for deepening your connection with the environment and the rhythms of the natural world . Ways to cultivate a rich inner landscape that empowers your intentions and actions in every aspect of your life, and much moreWalking in Light is a comprehensive resource filled with practical techniques, indigenous wisdom, and invaluable guidance for both new and experienced shamanic practitioners. Most importantly, Sandra Ingerman illuminates the meaning behind the practices-revealing our universe as a place where spirit is the ultimate reality, where our intentions shape our world, and where unseen allies support us on every step of our journey.

Morehouse offers step-by-step instructions on how to use remote viewing techniques to observe details from the past, the future, and across physical distances to change one's personal destiny and expand the consciousness of the many dimensions of reality.

What would happen if you made gratitude your focal point for one full year? With Living in Gratitude, Angeles Arrien invites you to find out. Integrating the latest teachings from social science with stories, prayers, and practices from cultures and traditions spanning the globe, she presents a 12-month plan for making gratitude your foundation for daily living. Opening with themes such as "Beginning Anew" and "The Power of Equanimity" and progressing to "Letting Be and Letting Go," "The Mystic Heart," and more, readers will steep themselves in "the parent of all virtues," exploring:How to overcome habitual tendencies toward envy, comparison, and narcissism. Blessings, learnings, mercies, and protections-the four portals to the grateful heart, and how to cultivate these key entryways in our work, relationships, health, finances, and personal growth. Journaling and reflection exercises, perennial and indigenous wisdoms, and universal practices for every season and situation"The practice of gratitude bestows many benefits," writes Angeles Arrien. "Anger, arrogance, and jealousy melt in its embrace. Fear and defensiveness dissolve. Gratitude diminishes barriers to love and evokes happiness, keeping alive what has meaning for us." Living in Gratitude is a dependable resource for making this cherished virtue your guiding light along life's journey.